Wayne Allen Smith
Master Of Social Work
Broadview, IL,MIC
Summary
Dynamic Enrollment Counselor Specialist and Mental Health Specialist with proven expertise in case management and intervention planning. At Western Governors University, significantly enhanced enrollment processes and team performance. Fluent in Spanish with exceptional organizational skills, adept at developing tailored solutions that drive client success. Professional enrollment specialist with deep expertise in guiding prospective students through admissions process. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Skilled in relationship building, communication, and adapting to evolving requirements. Known for reliability, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Enrollment Counselor Specialist
Western Governers University
02.2022 - Current
- Assist potential students in identifying and determining which program will best help them achieve their educational goals
- Continually participate in training and development opportunities to ensure growth and professional improvement
- Collaborated with admissions team members to improve overall departmental performance and reach enrollment goals.
- Manage key follow-up activities to ensure timely processing of student application and admissions decision
Mental Health Specialist
Social Service Professionals
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducts initial street screenings, immediate needs assessments, and crisis stabilization.
- Assists case managers in conducting comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan.
- Coordinates follow-up services with case management team; records all services provided.
- Provide crisis intervention if needed, and make referrals to appropriate community resources.
Housing Navigator
Social Service Professionals / Path
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Provides shelter-based case management services in the areas of but not limited to independent living skills, housing stabilization, money management, community integration, and employment.
- Provide strengths-based case management and service coordination services designed to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining stable housing.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with client addressing short term and long term goals.
- Accompany families to housing appointments, assist families in their housing search, assist with housing documentation.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southern Adventist Univesity
Collegedale Tennessee 05.2001 -
Skills
Fluency in Spanish
Timeline
Enrollment Counselor Specialist
Western Governers University
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Social Service Professionals
03.2020 - 06.2021
Housing Navigator
Social Service Professionals / Path
06.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Andrews University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southern Adventist Univesity
05.2001 -
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